Browse restaurants in Edinburgh Tollcross

About Cloisters Bar

A craft beer bar long before craft beer bars existed, Cloisters is a cheery, welcoming and down to earth bar on Brougham Street. Cloisters kitchen serves several varieties of burger, all made by hand from prime Borders chuck steak. These are supplemented by daily specials and non-burger options like the cheese and cold meats deli platter; the feta, walnut and plum chutney filo bites or the deep fried squid with coriander, lime and sea salt.

About El Quijote

This cosy Brougham Street tapas bar has a rustic interior, cheery atmosphere and some of the most authentic tapas in Edinburgh. When it was opened by a group of Spanish friends, El Quijote wanted to serve real Spanish food and if that meant serving less familiar dishes then so be it. The result is a friendly restaurant serving dishes such as pork cheek stew; wild mushroom croquettes and deep-fried cuttlefish. Many regulars swear by the range of specialist Iberian pork cuts like the juicy presa.

About Fahrenheit Restaurant & Bar

Fahrenheit Restaurant & Bar is part of the Genting Club casino at Fountainpark in Edinburgh. Diners do not need to hit the gaming tables to enjoy an evening here. The food, including specially selected and aged Scotch steaks, is more than enough of an attraction. Night owls may relish the fact that the kitchen serves until the small hours seven nights a week.

About Frontier

With its quirky decor and fine line in bourbon and tequilas, Frontier is a fun, American-themed restaurant. Naturally, there are burgers on the menu but they are by no means the sole focus of the kitchen. Baby back ribs, Colorado chilli, slow roasted pork carnitas and baked catfish all provide a down home taste of the USA. If the bourbons don’t appeal, try the triple thick shake.

About Guchhi Restaurant

Guchhi is a contemporary Indian Seafood Restaurant on East Fountainbridge in Edinburgh. It brings together the best of Indian culinary know how and freshly sourced seafood.The chefs have worked in India for a number of years from Goa to New Delhi and absorbed the styles and specialities of each area into their cooking. The enthusiastic staff and welcoming interior only add to the dining experience.

About Harajuku Kitchen

Grown out of a street food business, Harajuku Kitchen is an informal and sunny Japanese restaurant. The sushi and sashimi may be the stars but the other sections of the menu have much to recommend. The noodle soups and noodle stir fries are always popular while others prefer dishes like the teriyaki chicken; panko-breaded pork with Japanese curry or the mixed tempura. The popcorn flavoured green tea is fun.

About Hoolets

Hoolets is an innovative and lively Scottish restaurant located within the new Edinburgh Quay Mercure Hotel on Gardners Crescent. Décor is light and airy, combining classic and contemporary touches. Attracting a varied clientele of locals, tourists and business travellers, the accent is strongly Scottish, with the emphasis on the finest local produce.

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About Indaba Restaurant

If there was a prize for most international restaurant in Edinburgh then Indaba would be a front runner. This cosy little Lochrin Terrace restaurant serves tapas and other dishes which take their culinary cue from South Africa, Spain, South America and Scotland. What unites them all is that the ingredients used are fresh and locally sourced. Typical dishes might be the pork ribs baked in chilli, honey and tomato or the haggis a la Murciana – Macsweens haggis with spinach and pine nuts.

About Lebowskis Edinburgh

You don’t need to be a fan of the Coen brothers’ film to enjoy a visit to this Dude-approved Morrison Street bar. However, fans of The Big Lebowski will appreciate the wide range of White Russian cocktails while film lovers will know how handy Lebowskis is for several Edinburgh cinemas. Other classic cocktails, DJs, acoustic music and quizzes are among the other non-food related attractions.

About Loon Fung Edinburgh

The Loon Fung has been serving Cantonese food on Warriston Place since the early Seventies. House favourites include the lemon chicken; the crispy aromatic duck and the extensive seafood selection. The restaurant also offers a range of dim sum – handy if you have a hankering for shiu mai, oyster sauce bean curd rolls or a couple of lotus cream dumplings.

About New Chapter

New Chapter Restaurant opened on Edinburgh’s Eyre Place in the autumn of 2015. A cosy spot with large windows to the street, a semi-open kitchen and two private dining rooms, it is popular with local residents as well as visitors from other parts of the city.

About Rodi Restaurant

Rodi is a small and welcoming Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant towards the top of Morrison Street. The restaurant is simply decorated with pictures of beach scenes and Turkish curios. The open plan charcoal grill is the star of the show and the source of much of the menu. Expect
engaging, friendly staff rather than reserved, formal service.

About StreetBar

As well as gourmet sandwiches, alluring salad bowls and delicious cakes, this Conference Square café offers a range of Mediterranean-inspired tapas and nibbles. Seasonal, organic and locally sourced, typical dishes might be the maple grilled smoked salmon with rocket pesto and lemon purée or the spicy chorizo with chickpea and sun-blushed tomato. The outside seating is always welcome on sunny days.

About The Blue Bear Cafe

Close to the Botanic Gardens, The Blue Bear is a laidback, licensed and friendly café decorated with works from local artists. From soups and sarnies to salads and cakes, all the café staples are covered. For many, The Blue Bear’s greatest strength lies in their immense range of brunch options. From French toast to the mighty full Scottish breakfast via eggs cooked pretty much anyway you like them, The Blue Bear will get your day off to a flying start.

About The Caffeine Drip

The Caffeine Drip is a cosy cafe, deli and bakery on Melville Street. One of the owners is South African and this shows on menu items like the boerewors breakfast roll or the bilton bagel. The cake stand is always well stocked with appetising choices; the coffee is full bodied and the many shakes and smoothies are innovative. Breakfast at The Caffeine Drip might be porridge, a three egg omelette or avocado on toast. Lunch means a massive range of soups, wraps, paninis, flat breads, hot sandwiches and colourful salads.

About The Everest Nepalese and Indian Restaurant

Located on Home Street in Tollcross, The Everest Nepalese and Indian Restaurant is a simply decorated, family-run restaurant. It welcomes couples and family groups and is well suited to group celebrations. Its proximity to the King’s Theatre and cinemas such as the Cameo, Odeon and Filmhouse make it ideal for a pre-show bite to eat.

About The Forest

The Forest is a volunteer-run, collectively-owned, free arts and events project. Its vegetarian helps support the rest of the centre. Salads and wraps, cheesy beans, falafels, humus and burritos keep everyone smiling at this laidback Tollcross hangout. The nachos come in two sizes – mountain or molehill – while the drinks selection includes builder’s tea, special tea or fancy fizz.

About The Orchard Bar & Restaurant

The Orchard is a well established neighbourhood bar in Canonmills. Handy for the Botanic Gardens, it is a light and airy space. Fresh ingredients cooked to order make up the menu. Typical choices might the steak and Merlot pie or the 21 day-aged rib-eye from Shaws of Lauder. Vegetarians can look forward to choices like the spinach, petits pois and asparagus spear risotto which is topped with Manchego cheese.

About The Priory

With its naked light bulbs and wall display of Crystal Vodka skulls, The Priory is a striking bar on Morrison Street. Cocktails aside, the food and drink offer is more bistro than bar. The choice changes regularly but typical dishes might be the smoked duck breast with a caramelised apple and walnut dressing or the grilled chicken supreme stuffed with mushrooms on a mixed bean cassoulet.